Sexual harassment and convictions in the age of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement and the convictions of high-profile men have revolutionised how the justice system handles sexual harassment cases, says one employment lawyer.
BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Victoria fast tracks homicide matters amid coronavirus rush
To relieve pressure on the legal system in light of the global health crisis, the Magistrates’ Court has fast tracked cases directly to the Supreme Court
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
BigLaw firm bolsters tech offering with new partner
A BigLaw firm has committed to promoting its technology consulting offering with a new partner, who will head up the firm’s Sydney office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Compensation firm welcomes established personal injuries lawyer
A major compensation law firm has welcomed a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience to head up the personal injuries practice based in its Queensland office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Coronavirus and the justice system: Updates as they happen
The justice system is reacting quickly to the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the outbreak has little effect on the legal profession and their clients, including new ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Frequently asked legal employment questions relating to COVID-19
The spread of the viral coronavirus has posed a unique set of challenges for workplaces. One BigLaw firm answers the major legal questions around employment.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020
Direction notes outline changes to Victoria’s Magistrates’ Court
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria has released practice directions in light of the extensive changes to appeal cases, convictions and all committal hearings.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020
Damages awarded in sexual harassment cases need ‘sensible review’
A report into the state of sexual harassment in Australia has recommended further review of the damages awarded. Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, a Shine Lawyers solicitor ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2020
M&A deals in the time of the coronavirus
As a result of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19, a BigLaw firm is predicting M&A deals will fall over entirely or need to be repriced.
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2020
